Belief in the life after death (Yawmal-Qiyaamah) Islamic Religious Studies Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Topic: Belief in the Life After Death (Yawmal-Qiyaamah)
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Introduction: Begin the lesson with a brief prayer.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Understand the concept of Yawmal-Qiyaamah (life after death).
- Identify the significance of belief in the afterlife in Islam.
- Explain the implications of one’s actions on Yawmal-Qiyaamah.
Previous Knowledge: Students should have some understanding of Islamic beliefs and practices.
Materials:
- Chalkboard/whiteboard and markers
- Charts or diagrams illustrating Yawmal-Qiyaamah
- Copies of relevant Quranic verses and Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad)
Content:
Definition: Yawmal-Qiyaamah is the Islamic belief in the Day of Judgment or the life after death. Muslims believe that every person will be resurrected and judged based on their deeds in this life.
Significance of Belief in Yawmal-Qiyaamah:
- Accountability: This belief reinforces the idea that every action in this world is recorded, and people are accountable for their deeds.
- Moral Conduct: Belief in the afterlife encourages good moral conduct and ethical behavior.
- Hope and Fear: It inspires hope in God’s mercy and fear of His judgment, balancing one’s actions.
- Patience: It provides comfort and patience during life’s challenges and trials.
Implications of Actions:
- Good Deeds: Good deeds lead to eternal happiness in the Hereafter.
- Bad Deeds: Wrongdoers will face consequences, and justice will prevail.
Articles of Faith: In Islam, there are six Articles of Faith that every Muslim believes. One of them is belief in the life after death. This means that Muslims believe in a life after this one.
Death as Sleeping: You can think of death as similar to sleeping. Just like you wake up after sleeping, Muslims believe that after death, people will be resurrected or brought back to life.
Resurrection: Resurrection means people will be brought back to life after death. In Islam, it’s believed that on the Day of Judgment (Yawmal-Qiyaamah), everyone will be resurrected, and God will judge their actions in this life.
Relating Death and Resurrection: Just as you wake up after sleep, Muslims believe that after death, people will be resurrected and will face judgment based on how they lived. Good deeds will lead to a happy life in the Hereafter, and bad deeds will lead to consequences.
Judgment: God will judge all people based on their actions. Those who did good deeds will be rewarded, while those who did bad deeds will face consequences.
Remember, in Islam, belief in life after death is one of the important Articles of Faith.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- One of the Articles of Faith is the belief in __________ after death. a) Judgment b) Life c) Sleep d) Food
- In Islam, death is related to __________, similar to sleeping. a) Waking up b) Traveling c) Crying d) Dancing
- Resurrection means people being __________ after death. a) Asleep b) Awake c) Invisible d) Disappeared
- The Day of Judgment is also called __________. a) Day of Joy b) Day of Fun c) Day of Reckoning d) Day of Play
- On the Day of Judgment, everyone will be __________. a) Napping b) Resurrected c) Eating d) Swimming
- People will face __________ based on how they lived. a) Judging b) Punishment c) Consequences d) Rewards
- Good deeds in this life lead to a happy life in the __________. a) Sea b) Forest c) Hereafter d) Desert
- Belief in life after death is one of the Articles of __________. a) Clothes b) Faith c) Food d) Fun
- After death, Muslims believe in being __________. a) Erased b) Reborn c) Resurrected d) Rewarded
- In Islam, God will __________ all people based on their actions. a) Laugh at b) Judge c) Scare d) Ignore
- The connection between death and resurrection is similar to __________. a) Reading b) Sleeping c) Eating d) Singing
- Muslims believe that just as you wake up after sleeping, you’ll be __________ after death. a) Lost b) Gone c) Resurrected d) Flying
- On the Day of Judgment, people will be asked to account for their __________. a) Dreams b) Actions c) Clothes d) Houses
- The word ‘Yawmal-Qiyaamah’ refers to the __________. a) Day of Resurrection b) Day of Celebration c) Day of Hiding d) Day of Singing
- Muslims believe in the __________ after this life. a) Same life b) Life before c) Life next door d) Life Hereafter
Theory Questions:
- Explain the relationship between the Articles of Faith and belief in life after death.
- Compare the concept of death in Islam to sleeping, providing an example.
- Describe the process of resurrection as understood in Islam.
- How is the Day of Judgment (Yawmal-Qiyaamah) significant in Islamic belief?
- Discuss the importance of good deeds in relation to the Hereafter in Islam.
Presentation:
Step 1:
- Introduce the concept of Yawmal-Qiyaamah.
- Explain the importance of belief in the afterlife in Islamic faith.
- Mention that Yawmal-Qiyaamah is the final and ultimate judgment by God.
Step 2:
- Share relevant Quranic verses and Hadith.
- Discuss the significance of moral conduct and good deeds.
Step 3:
- Present the implications of actions in this world and the Hereafter.
- Explain that the righteous will be rewarded, while the wrongdoers will be held accountable.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Facilitate discussions.
- Present visual aids and share Islamic teachings.
- Encourage questions and engagement.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
- Participate in class discussions.
- Ask questions for clarity.
Evaluation:
- Ask students to write a short paragraph on the significance of Yawmal-Qiyaamah in their lives.
- Pose questions to assess understanding and participation during discussions.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the key points.
- Emphasize the importance of leading a righteous life.
Homework:
- Encourage students to reflect on their actions and how they align with their beliefs about Yawmal-Qiyaamah.
End of Lesson.
